CHAPTER 21

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The Volturi stood in front of Alice and I; the latter had tears in her eyes after witnessing the torture that Jane, one of the guards, gave me.

"My child! I am deeply sorry." Aro's voice rang in the room.

Slowly I stood up and took hold of Alice's hand in my own. Aro approached me and gave me a hug, which I returned with affection. The others had smiles on their faces and Alice had a look of confusion in her eyes.

"Master Aro, I would like to introduce you to my mate Alice Swan." I said with a smile.

Alice, for her part, extended her hand towards Aro and he shook it. "It's a pleasure to meet you Miss Swan. I can see that Bella is very happy with you."

Alice gave him a shy smile, "The honor is mine Master Aro."

Jane was giving Alice a death glare and I growled at that. When Jane realized that I was growling at her a blinding pain took hold of my body, and once again I was on the floor. I took a deep breath and concentrate in not feeling the pain. After a few seconds I managed to rise to my feet and with a snarl I attacked Jane.

I took hold of her neck and slammed her in the wall, "Now Jane, I would like to know why are you attacking me?"

Jane struggled in my hold and with a hiss answered me. "Don't tell me you don't remember! You told me you loved me!"

Alice gasped at this revelation and I merely rolled my eyes at this, "That was Isabella and the only reason she said that was because she wanted to sleep with you."

I dropped her in the floor and Jane gave me a confused look.

"What?" I asked her.

"Isabella told me that I was her mate." Jane told me.

"I know what Isabella told you, but that was 200 years ago. Isabella is no longer free and we both love Alice, if you don't believe me, ask Demetri."

Jane turned and gave Demetri a look that says, "Explain now!"

"Right! Well Bella is correct. I had contact with Isabella a few weeks ago and she asked me to protect Alice. She explained to me what she felt toward the human and that is a mate bond." Demetri explained to Jane with a serious look.

"Demetri is correct and that is the reason we are here today. As rulers of the vampire world, it is a custom to meet a vampire's mate for the first time." Marcus said in his grave voice.

In a flash Jane was in front of me and without warning she kissed me. I was too stunned to respond but before I could do something Alice surprised me.

"Get your filthy hands off of my girlfriend you whore!" Alice screamed and grabbed Jane.

As soon as Jane was off of me Alice turned around and gave me a passionate kiss, which, I happily returned.

"Hot!" Felix booming voice interrupted me.

I turned around to see him and he only gave me a wink.

"Don't mind us, please continue." Felix said with a grin on his face.

Aro cleared his throat and gave us a smile, "If I had any doubt that Alice wasn't your mate. It has vanished. The way she behaved toward Jane is indication of her feelings of you Bella."

I beamed at Aro and the others let out chuckles at my expression.

"Anyway, you know you can count on us anytime. We know that you've been having troubles with the locals here and with Siobhan. Please let us know if we can be of assistance." Marcus told me with a kind smile.

"Thank you for your support Master Marcus." I said and turned to talk with Jane, "Look, I am very sorry for what Isabella made you believe. I know there is someone out there for you."

Jane gave me a sweet smile, "Nah! It's ok Bella and besides…Isabella wasn't that good in the sack. I had better."

I gave her a smile and nodded when her words registered in my mind.

"Hey!" I said mortified.

The whole room erupted in laughter at my expense and Alice gave me a quick kiss.

"Shh baby, you rock my world in the sack." Alice told me with a grin.

Jane huffed at this and said, "Bella must be your first then."

Alice gave her an embarrassed look and refrain on making more comments about my performance in the bedroom.

"As fun as it is to stay and embarrassed you more, we must go. Bella it was nice seeing you again and please visit us in Volterra." Aro said cheerfully.

I nodded my head and with a bow they left.

As soon as they left, I took Alice by the waist and kissed her deeply. She moaned in my mouth and I took her to the couch.

I lay her down and attacked her hot spots, eliciting moans from her; my hands were roaming all her body and when I was about to remove her shirt and bra a whistle broke me from my trance.

"Lesbo action! Hell yeah!" Emmett's booming voice could be heard from the doorway.

By now I was furious. I leapt from the couch and in a second I was in front of Emmett.

"Did I interrupt anything?" He asked me innocently.

I just gave him a smile and with in human speed gave him a wedgie.

Emmett let out a very manly squeal and Victoria was laughing so hard that she had to grab her stomach.

"That's for interrupting me! What do I need to do to get laid in the house?" I asked no one in particular.

Alice was silently laughing and said, "Well baby, what did you expect in a house full of vampires?"

She had a point there; "Next time I am taking you to a motel that is nearby." I told her smiling.

Alice's face went from happy to angry in a split of second and with a glare she told me. "You are NOT taking me to a motel so we can have sex! Understood?"

I nodded my head vigorously, "Yes I understand."

Victoria, who had been watching the whole thing snorted. "Oh Bella you are so pussy whipped."

I was about to respond when Alice crashed her lips against mine. We kissed that way for a few seconds and when we broke free we were both smiling.

"Can you take me home my love?" Alice asked me.

"You don't have to ask. Come on." I said while holding my hand to hers.

I took her home and said goodnight and went back to the house.

Back in the house, Esme and Carlisle were waiting for me.

"Bella dear! Can we talk with you for a minute?" Esme asked me with a loving smile.

"Yes of course." I said smiling.

We went to Carlisle's office and we took our seats. Carlisle had a troubled look on his face.

"Bella, I think we need to move from Forks." Carlisle said with a serious expression.

"What!" I said standing up.

"Bella Cullen! Try to calm down." Esme told me sternly.

"Calm down? Carlisle just told me that he thinks we should move." I said raising my voice.

"The reason I am considering this is due to the recent events that took place against the wolves. I think that they are going to star a war against us." Carlisle said with a worried expression.

"Do I need to remind you that its because of their stupid Alpha that those events took place?" I said with an exasperated look.

"I know that Bella, but I don't think the wolves will care about that." Carlisle said as a matter of fact.

I gave them a long look and with a smirk I said, "Let them come and declare war on us. I will extinguish each one of them."

Esme and Carlisle shared a panic look, "Isabella?"

"No, I am still Bella but that doesn't mean that she doesn't live within me. There is going to be a time when she will come back." I explained them.

"Getting back at our main topic, if you want to move, do it. I am not going with you my mate lives here and I am not going to abandon her just because some flea bags wants to start war with us." I told them seriously. "Besides I have the Volturi support."

"The Volturi?" They asked simultaneously.

"Yes, the Volturi were here this afternoon. They wanted to meet Alice and to check if she is really my mate. At first they were skeptical, but, when Jane attacked me Alice came to my rescue and that's when they realized our bond." I explained them with a smile.

Carlisle was deep in thought and Esme looked relieved. After a few seconds they both relaxed their faces and gave me a smile.

"And you say that you have the Volturi support?" Carlisle asked me.

"Yes and they were very specific because they were talking about the Pack and Siobhan. Carlisle, I wouldn't worry so much about the wolves and there is no reason for us to move." I told him softly.

"You are right Bella, thank you for sharing this with us. Is there anything else you need us for?" Esme asked me.

"Yes, I need to know if Port Angeles has a five start restaurant."

"Yes, there is one in downtown." Carlisle told me.

"Excellent! I am going to take Alice to have dinner with me tomorrow night." I told them beaming.

"How gentlewomanly of you Bella." Carlisle told me teasingly.

I just smirk at them and left the office. The hours passed and without realizing it, another day was coming. I got ready and went to pick Alice up.

When I knocked Charlie opened. "Good morning Bella!"

"Good morning Chief, I wanted to ask you if I have your permission to take Alice to have dinner with me tonight?"

"What's the occasion?" He asked me skeptical.

I smiled, "Today is our 3 months anniversary."

"Oh! Of course you can take her Bella." Charlie told me with a smile.

Alice appeared in the doorway beautiful as always. "Bye Dad!"

She looked me and said, "Hi Bella."

"Hi Alice." I said smiling.

Charlie gave us a look, "Where is your good morning kiss?"

Alice eyes widened and a blush appeared on her cheeks, while I tried to maintain a straight face.

I lean in and gave Alice a quick morning kiss. She had her eyes closed when we finished.

"Now, that's more likely. Have a good day girls." Charlie said and left.

I burst out laughing and Alice poked me in the ribs, "That's not funny baby."

I shook my head and took Alice's hand to lead her where my car was.

We buckled up and left toward the school. When we arrived Angela dragged Alice away to talk with her. I took my backpack and walk where my first class was.

My morning classes passed without an incident and when Lunch rolled around I was dying for some alone time with my girlfriend.

I found Alice in the lunch line, without making a sound I went to her and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

Alice let out a tiny scream and spun around to see me standing there with a smile. "Hi my love, missed me?" I asked her

Alice gave me her special smile, "I always miss you. How were your classes?"

I shrugged my shoulders, "The usual."

When Alice finished getting her lunch I took the tray and led her to one of the tables. She sat down and proceeds to eat.

While she was eating I was left to my thoughts. I can't believe that I will be able to eat; I have read that there are so many flavors now. I can't wait to have my first meal with my Alice.

"I am sorry if I didn't talk too much, but I was very hungry."

"It's ok Ali. Remember that we have a date tonight."

"Like I could forget something like that. How should I dress?"

"Semi formal, I am taking you to the best restaurant in Port Angeles."

"Bella!" Alice whined.

"What? I only want what's best for you my beautiful princess." I told her smiling.

Alice blushed at my compliment and I couldn't resist and kissed her on the lips.

"My beautiful love, you always say the nicest things." Alice said dreamily.

" I only say the truth, you are a beautiful angel sent to me."

"Yes, I was made to love you and no one else." Alice told me truthfully.

"You saying that makes me so happy. Anyway, I am picking you up at 7." I told her beaming.

After the lunch hour we went our separate ways and at the end of the school day, we said our goodbyes and each of us went home.

At 6:30 I was finishing getting my outfit ready. I told Alice that it was semi formal and because of that I was wearing some black pants, a white wife beater and a grey jacket. My hair was in a wild mess and I like that. Emmett and Victoria came to wish me luck; I smiled at them and left to pick up my gorgeous girlfriend.

At 7 on the dot, I was in front of Alice's house. I was about to knock when she beat me to it.

Alice looked like a goddess; she was wearing a white dress that went to her legs and some white high heels. Her make up was light and her hair was in her usual spiky mess.

"My love, you look…I don't have words to describe your beauty right now." I told her with a dazzled look.

Alice blushed at this and gave me a peck on the lips.

I extended my arm and she took it, I lead her toward the car, which was Carlisle's.

During the ride we maintain some small talk and, before we know it, we have arrived to our destination.

A valet boy opened Alice's door and helped her out of the car, afterwards he took my car and I led Alice toward the restaurant.

"Good evening good sir, I have a reservation is under the name Cullen." I told the waiter politely.

"Indeed. Right this way please." We followed him and he took us toward a private booth.

I helped Alice to her seat and then I took mine, which was across from her. They handed us the menus and I was having difficulty in choosing my food.

"Ali, do you know what are you getting?" I asked her with a confused face.

"Well, everything seems delicious so I am having a little bit of trouble." She told me smiling.

I smiled in return and our waiter came to take our order. He was young, probably 22, he was kind of cute.

"Good evening ladies, do you know what you are going to drink?" He asked giving Alice a leer. She smiled at him and my eyes darkened.

"I will have the strawberry lemonade." Alice said.

"I'll have the same thank you." I said with a serious face.

"Ok ladies, I'll bring your drinks shortly."

I gave Alice a glare, "Why did you smile at him?"

Alice gave me a confused look, "Just to be polite."

I shook my head and continued reading the menu, I saw that they had turkey and decided on that dish.

The waiter came back with our drinks and took our orders.

"I'll have the lemon chicken."

"I'll have the turkey with gravy."

The waiter left and Alice gave me a look and I smiled at her.

"You are wondering why I order food, seeing as I am a vampire right?" I said slowly.

She nodded her head and I continued, "When the shaman got my soul back I was rewarded with the ability to eat and drink human food."

"WHAT? Are you serious?" Alice said.

"Dead serious and I wanted to have my first meal with you." I said beaming.

Alice had tears in her eyes, "Baby…" and kissed me. After a few minutes the waiter interrupted us.

"Here are your orders, I hope you enjoy your meal."

We smiled at each other and started to eat. Oh this is delicious! All this flavors combined. I can't believe I was missing out so much. My eyes were closed the entire time I was eating. When I finished I opened my eyes and Alice was watching me with a loving smile.

"Finished?" She asked me smirking.

I just beamed at her and I asked the waiter for the check. After I paid the bill I took Alice to a bar.

Before we entered I asked her if she could keep the car keys. She said yes and we went inside.

There were a lot of people inside the bar and Alice looked really excited to be there.

"Would you like something to drink?" I asked her.

"Just some water please." She said while swinging her hips to the music.

"Ok, I'll be right back." I said and went to the bar.

"Can I have some water and…" I said while looking around to see what should I get to myself. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a lady having a glass of red wine. "A glass of wine for me please."

"ID." The barman told me.

I took it out and handed it to him. "Here is your order." I grabbed the drinks and I was about to leave when a hand stopped me.

"I see you got a glass of wine. I didn't think that young people would like drinks like that." A middle age man said.

I smiled and said, "Well I am not like most kids." I said while taking a big gulp. Man this wine tastes really good!

"You seem like an OK kid, maybe I can introduce you to my son. He is a junior in college." He said taking a sip of his drink.

"Really?" I took another gulp and I started to feel the effects of the drink in my body.

"Would you like another one?" The guy asked me.

"Sure!" I said beaming and feeling a little dizzy. 15 minutes later I was feeling dizzy and lightheaded.

"It's been fun talking with you and all, but I need to get this to my girlfriend." I slurred the words out.

I stumble from the booth I was siting and made my way toward where I had left Alice.

Oh such pretty colors! And look at all this people dancing. I started to dance by myself and kept searching Alice. When I found her, she was dancing with another guy. My Alice is dancing! I went behind her and whispered. "Hello beautiful!" I slurred.

"Bella! Where were you?" She asked me with an angry tone.

I raised the empty glass, " I was getting us drinks!" I said with a grin.

"Hey! Do you mind? I was tapping this ass." The guy told me with lidded eyes.

My smile dropped at hearing that. "Well, piss off then, because that ass is all mine." I said yelling and grabbing Alice's ass.

The guy shoved me and I fell backwards. Alice's eyes were huge and she was slightly frightful.

I got up and get in the guy's face, "Did you just shoved me?" I asked while pointing a finger to him.

He smiled and shoved me again. "Ok that's it. I'll show you!" I yelled, getting angry with the human.

"Bella don't! It's not worth it. Lets go." Alice told me while trying to calm me down.

" Yeah Bella listen to your dyke of a girlfriend. Because I am sure you wouldn't be able to handle a man like me."

"Bella! I swear that if you start a fight I am leaving this place." Alice said angrily.

I didn't listen to her and proceed to kick the guy's ass. Everything was so blurry: I think some chairs were flying and I could hear glass crashing? The last thing I saw was the guy's fist ready to connect with my face.

When I opened my eyes, I realized hat I was in a cold floor. I grabbed my head and slowly saw that I was in a prison cell. I heard movement on my left and when I turned around I came face to face with.

"Good morning Bella."

"Hi there Chief Swan."